You had recently moved into the neighborhood, and was currently walking around to get familiar with it.

While Wally was away doing...whatever he does, Home was picking apples for him in a more 'forested' part of the neighborhood.

On your walk, you eventually found yourself in this area. Home heard a twig snap, and their head shot in your direction. They'd never seen you before, but they had heard the rumor's about a new neighbor.

Realizing this, they appeared to get pretty excited, but tried to keep a calmer demeanor.

Oh! Hello! You're the new neighbor, right?